Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! This is Eastertide. This season reminds us of God's life giving nature. Let us worship together with joyful praise.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Valentine Agranovsky
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Delores Lester
One: Followers of Jesus, by his cross we are redeemed from the futility of sin.
Many: Alleluia!
One: By his rising we are free from the fear of death.
Many: Alleluia!
One: By his love we are made new in the living and enduring Word of God.
Many: Alleluia! Thanks be to God!
*Opening Hymn Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord Insert
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Delores Lester
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Raemil Billings
Gospel Lesson Luke 24:13-35
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Anthem Do This in Remembrance of Me Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Sermon A Life Changing Walk Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 560
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together 425
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Delores Lester
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Earth Day Litany Insert
*Parting Hymn Blessed Assurance 543
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude